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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Madison. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Fight Restaurant Group will launch a special menu campaign from April 1-30 at its 15 locations in Madison and Middleton to support Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Each menu item will donate $1 automatically — guests may add extra donations during their orders — and partners like Tito's Handmade Vodka and Delta Beer Lab are contributing to the campaign. FOX 47
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saunaday is a new spa set to open in July at 315 S. Blount St that will offer three sauna rooms, a cold plunge pool on a raised platform, and shower facilities for drop-in relaxation. Created by Roshelle and Jason Ritzenthaler and inspired by global sauna traditions — it is the first of its kind here — the space will provide downtown Madison residents with convenient self-care options. The Capital Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fitchburg man named David Junius pleaded guilty on December 19th to possessing 500 or more grams of cocaine for distribution and was given a seven-year prison sentence—federal agents linked him to a drug trafficking ring operating in Portage, Madison and La Crosse. WMTV
- ➤ James Barnes-Morris, 25, received a $1 million bond after his initial court appearance on Friday for first-degree intentional homicide with domestic abuse assessments in connection with the killing of 24-year-old Brooke Strattan—whose body was found in a pond on the UW-Madison Arboretum—and his preliminary hearing is set for April 3. FOX 47
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Youth Art State Exhibit has taken over East Towne Mall for the fourth year—displaying over 600 art pieces by Pre-K to 12th grade students as part of Youth Art Month. Awards were presented to over 40 students Friday, and art from 130 schools is on view. WMTV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin voters will choose the next state superintendent on April 1. Incumbent Jill Underly and challenger Brittany Kinser, a former nonprofit leader, will be on the ballot for the role that directs public education in the state—voters will set the future course for education standards and policy. Wisconsin Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billionaire Elon Musk said he will hold a rally in Wisconsin on Sunday to hand over two checks for $1 million each to voters who have already cast ballots in the heated Supreme Court race. The event is open only to those who voted — it comes despite a state law that bars giving money to influence voting and may face legal challenges before election day. WKOW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Madison man — Daniel Freiburger, who works as a computer programmer at Epic — will compete on the new season of the Great American Baking Show on Roku starting April 11. He applied three times and shared cake-decorating tips during a recent News 3 Now Live at Four interview. WISC-TV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The PGA TOUR Champions American Family Insurance Championship announced parking plans for the June 6 to 8 event at TPC Wisconsin on Players Drive in Madison, with free parking at Madison College Truax Campus plus an official lot at Anderson and Pearson and shuttle service from 7 a.m. to about 5 p.m.—additional options include ADA, volunteer, sponsor, rideshare and bike parking—spectators should follow clear signs to the Hoffman Street pick-up point. WKOW
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Tom Freund Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Bur Oak — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical talent of New York City songwriter Tom Freund in a cozy venue setting.
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The Cactus Blossoms Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — High Noon Saloon — Cost not specified — Experience a magical harmony duo that transforms simple melodies into captivating music.
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Basia Bulat Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the enchanting sound of Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat live in concert.
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Drew Lynch Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets on sale now — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Drew Lynch at the historic Orpheum Theater.
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Explosions In the Sky Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Sylvee — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the intense live performance of Explosions In The Sky on their tour.
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Madison Ballet: A Midsummer Night's Dream
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic comedy with lively choreography and stunning design.
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Take3: Monroe Arts Center Residency
2-6 p.m. — Monroe Street Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dynamic fusion of classical music with pop and jazz flair.
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Daisy the Great Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — High Noon Saloon — $10 — Experience the vibrant indie pop sounds of NYC-based band Daisy the Great.
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Amy Grant Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Overture Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt music of Grammy winner Amy Grant in an intimate setting.
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Brett Young Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country pop sensation live in Madison after a year of sold-out shows.
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